Games published by Dear Villagers / Playdius / Plug In Digital
ScourgeBringer Review (Xbox One)
Fluid and smooth 2D action
November 1, 2020 - ScourgeBringer is an action-packed roguelike with fast-paced high-stakes combat. It also has awesome rock music so what's not to like?
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Pen and Paper Games Bundle Review (Switch)
Hilarious and imaginative RPG fun
April 28, 2020 - Having never played any of the Pen and Paper series, I figured I'd check out this handy new bundle and I'm very glad that I did. If you're new to the franchise as well, allow me to describe each of the included games so you can decide if you'd enjoy them, too.
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Strikers Edge Review (PlayStation 4)
Dodgespear: a nifty new sport
February 5, 2018 - Once in a while, an indie releases that has promise to be the next big competitive multiplayer game. Strikers Edge certainly fits this description but does its simple gameplay have enough longevity to offer a satisfying experience?
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The Next Penelope Review (Switch)
Homer meets Badlands
December 23, 2017 - Top-down racers were some of the most exciting games back in the '80s. The Next Penelope plays a lot like the 1989 arcade classic Badlands yet it tells a story that's basically a futuristic take on Homer's Odyssey.
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Boiling Bolt Review (PlayStation 4)
Brutally challenging yet ultimately rewarding twin-stick action
December 17, 2017 - It's been over 36 years since the arcade classic Defender released and indie developers are still inspired by its simplistic yet enjoyable gameplay. Boiling Bolt certainly feels like a classic arcade game but is it worth your hard-earned quarters?
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Yono and the Celestial Elephants Review (Switch)
An adorable isometric adventure
October 14, 2017 - Seeing a delightful elephant skipping around a vibrant world will surely catch the eye of gamers with a soft spot for cuteness. Yono and the Celestial Elephants may be adorable but let's see if the adventure itself is one worth going on.
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Pankapu Review (PlayStation 4)
Meet the Dreamkeeper
September 28, 2017 - After a successful Kickstarter campaign and episodic release on PC, the complete version of Pankapu is now on consoles.
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Splasher Review (PlayStation 4)
A fresh coat of paint
September 26, 2017 - Thanks to this wonderful 2D platformer, watching paint dry has never been so much fun.
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NeuroVoider Review (PlayStation 4)
Enter the Void and bring a friend
March 23, 2017 - NeuroVoider blends a few different genres to form an interesting twin-stick shooter experience. Death is permanent and levels are randomly generated between a handful of different environments so it definitely has the roguelike thing going on.
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Type:Rider Review (PlayStation 4)
Learning can be fun
August 1, 2016 - An educational game about typography might not sound like the most thrilling combination to a lot of people. However, Type:Rider is proof that games can be both informative and enjoyable.
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